Inspector - SDBRC Animal | NAFSA

Pakistan Single Window; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pakistan Single Window (PSW) invites applications for a field inspector role supporting the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA). The position involves conducting inspections of animal-related businesses, collecting samples, and ensuring compliance with import/export and quarantine requirements.

You will maintain field records, prepare inspection notes, and help coordinate follow-up actions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Veterinary Public Health or related field.
• Experience with import/export documentation and health certification desired.
• Knowledge of SPS/quarantine requirements and biosafety practices preferred.
• Ability to collect samples and maintain chain-of-custody.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in field/shift environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections and verification visits of animal-related operators and premises.
• Support animal disease surveillance activities and sample collection.
• Assist in auditing compliance with export/import conditions and quarantine requirements.
• Collect and transport samples following biosafety and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Document findings, prepare inspection notes and support non-compliance notices.
• Support follow-up inspections to verify corrective actions and close findings.
• Maintain field records and submit timely activity reports.

Skills

Field inspections

Sample collection

Regulatory compliance

Documentation reporting

Biosafety practices

Attention to detail

Shift work

Education

Master’s Degree in Veterinary Public Health

DVM or BSc Animal Sciences

Job description

This position is being recruited by Pakistan Single Window (PSW) on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA). NAFSA is being established as a strategic national initiative to strengthen Pakistan’s agri-trade ecosystem through enhanced regulatory oversight, facilitation, and modernization of food safety and trade processes. The selected candidate will be part of NAFSA’s foundational team, contributing to the development of systems, processes, and institutional capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct field inspections and verification visits of animal-related business operators and premises as per approved checklists and SOPs.

• Support animal disease surveillance activities, including sample collection, basic field investigations and reporting.

• Assist in auditing compliance with prescribed conditions for approved/export-oriented premises and quarantine-related requirements.

• Collect and transport samples for laboratory examination following biosafety and chain-of-custody procedures.

• Document findings accurately, prepare inspection notes and support issuance of non-compliance notices as directed.

• Support follow-up inspections to verify corrective actions and closure of findings.

• Maintain field records and submit timely activity reports to supervisors.

• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA’s mandate.

Education

- Master’s Degree (sixteen years education) qualification in Veterinary Public Health, Epidemiology, Food Safety, or a related discipline. DVM / BSc (Hons.) Animal Sciences / Veterinary & Animal Husbandry or a closely related discipline (or equivalent).

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant field experience in inspection/quarantine, veterinary practice, livestock/animal products handling, or regulatory compliance (experience at ports/airports is an advantage).

• Working knowledge of import/export documentation, health certification and basic SPS/quarantine requirements.

• Ability to collect samples and preserve chain-of-custody; familiarity with cold-chain monitoring and basic biosafety practices.

• Strong attention to detail, integrity and ability to work in shifts and field environments.

For contact, kindly reach out to [e-mail].